Crispy Southern Fried Catfish With Dry Spice Rub

Ingredients

• 1 lb catfish
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1/4 cup corn flour
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp ginger
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp coriander
• 1 tsp nutmeg
• 1 tsp cayenne
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tbsp pepper
• 1 tbsp kosher salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Mix all spices together in a mixing bowl. Add 1/4 of the spice mix to buttermilk and mix well. Add fish to the buttermilk/spice mix. Marinate for at least an hour.

2. 2

   Mix cornmeal plus flour, and half of remaining spice mix and set aside. Preheat fryer with oil to 350 degrees F (or, alternatively, heat oil in a skillet).

3. 3

   Remove fish from buttermilk, then dredge in cornmeal mix. .

4. 4

   Add to the fryer and cook about 4 minutes. If cooking via skillet it will be about 3 minutes per side

5. 5

   Remove fish from fryer and let cool/drain on a wire rack, lined baking sheet, or paper towels. Sprinkle remaining spice mix onto the cooked fish. Serve with slaw or fries, and don’t forget your favorite condiment.